Bio

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2017-18: Finished senior season 35th in the nation with a .442 3-point field goal percentage. ... Averaged 7.9 points per game on the strength of team-high 72 3-pointers. ... Made seven 3-pointers and scored season-high 21 points in home win against Fisk University on Nov. 21. ... Swished six 3-pointers and scored 20 points in win at Saint Xavier University on Oct. 28. ... Made six 3-pointers and scored 18 points to help IU East pull away for road win at Carlow University on Feb. 3. ... Scored in double digits in nine games. ... River States Conference Champions of Character team. ... NAIA National Championship team Champions of Character Award

2016-17: Averaged 4.8 points and 1.1 rebounds per game with a .440 3-point shooting percentage in 35 games. ... Scored season-high 15 points in home win against Point Park University on Jan. 13. ... Scored 11 points in win against then-No. 2 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) - Peterson's former school - at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Dec. 22. ... Scored 10 points with season highs in rebounds (4) and steals (2) in victory at Carlow University on Feb. 4.

COLLEGE: Part of the program at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.).

HIGH SCHOOL: All-State honorable mention honoree at Connersville (Ind.) High School. ... Named team MVP, top defensive player and assist leader. ... Took part in North vs. South All-Star game.

ALL ABOUT CHARLES

AREA OF STUDY: Business

WHY CHARLES CHOSE IU EAST: Closer to home, better fit, good opportunity to be a leader and share the Gospel.

MOST MEMORABLE BASKETBALL MOMENT: Playing against (NBA players) Jason Williams and Courtney Lee in the Orlando Pro-Am.

PARENT: Ashley Peterson

SIBLINGS: Desmond, Jaden, Ashley, Sierra, Jase and Alexus